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The corpus delicti of a crime can be based solely on a confession or admission of the defendant. true or false? (ch3) - ANSWER False
In criminal law, the term corpus delicti most generally means: - ANSWER the body of a crime.
Three forms of criminal intent are - ANSWER specific, general and transferred.
The intent required to prove attempt crimes is - ANSWER specific intent.
The "total body of the crime", often referred to as the elements of the crime, but is actually the definition of the crime, is called: - ANSWER Corpus Delicti.
The identity of the perpetrator is never part of the corpus delicti of any crime. true of false? - ANSWER True
The essential elements of a crime can only be proven by direct evidence, never by circumstantial evidence. true or false? - ANSWER False
This type of intent involves crediting liability to the perpetrator for the unintended consequences of his act. It is also used if a person has custody of an object, which is not under his or her immediate control, or when the person intends to injure one party but injures another, the original person is said to have: - ANSWER constructive or transferred intent/possession.
The reason why a criminal committed a crime is called the - ANSWER "motive."
A gross departure from the normal standard of care is an example of: - ANSWER criminal negligence.
That which is so aggravated or reckless that it shows indifference to the consequences and a disregard for human life is referred to as: - ANSWER criminal negligence.
Using a loaded firearm, "A" and "B" attempt to rob a service station. Before any property is taken, the victim shoots and kills "A." Under current doctrine of proximate cause and the felony murder rule: - ANSWER "B" is guilty of attempted robbery.
Two kinds of malice recognized by law are - ANSWER express and implied.
The essential components of a crime are referred to as the - ANSWER elements of the crime.
An effect produced through a conscious exertion of will is a definition of which of the following? - ANSWER Criminal act
A person may be guilty of a crime for omission to act if the person - ANSWER was under a legal duty to prevent harm to a dependent child.
In court, the corpus delicti of a crime may not be proved by - ANSWER defendant's confession
All but one of the following is true relative to the corpus delicti of a crime. Select the incorrect answer - ANSWER May be proven solely by admission or confession.
Which is not true in regards to Diminished Capacity? - ANSWER It can be used as a defense only if you are saying your actions were altered by your
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